The little kids had already finished their food, and were busy ripping up paperback books and twisting the pages up to use in the stove. Valarie inche... closer to Matt and whispered in his ear. "Why did you make so much food? We don't have much left."He looked over at the others, then back to her, acting casual, but she could tell he was worrying again. He spoke in a normal voice, easily loud enough for the others to hear. "Can you help me collect snow today? Bobby will take a turn cleaning up. She called us." What does she want us to do?" I asked."Good fucking question," she muttered. The angry look on her face prevented me from saying anything else.Less than two minutes later, she pulled the car over to the side of the road and parked. She shut the engine off and turned sideways in her seat."I have a confession to make," she said. "I hid something from you." What?" I said. I really didn't think I wanted to hear this."I looked up the other girl, Donna, when we learned that Sarah had. Had she really been so brazen? Anja wondered. Oh yes, she thought and smiled ever so slightly.From her apartment door she went straight to the bedroom, discarding her bag and coat as she strode through the hall. She turned on the light and inspected herself in the mirror. When she stood normally everything appeared, well, normal. There was no indication of her clothing deficiency. She lifted her leg slightly, as if to mount a step. Now that was better, just a discreet sliver of stocking-top was. But don't worry, by the time nexthallowe'en comes round you'll be the best French Maid in the state.You're even going to speak French!" Great idea!" laughed Vince. "We're going to have to go mingle. Youtwo can join us if you want. Feel free for the rest of the night."With that he helped his wife up and they left. Chris and Jo looked ateach other."You don't sound like the Joe I remember." Began Chris."And how did you manage to get your voice so deep, Chrissy?" Gasped Jo."And that beard.